Creative Director

Soulpepper; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven digital marketing agency is seeking a Creative Director to lead their creative vision. You will guide design teams, manage client projects, and ensure impactful brand storytelling and design. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience in creative direction and strong copywriting skills. A passion for innovative solutions, along with flexibility in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in creative direction, brand strategy, or digital storytelling.
• Experience leading website or campaign projects from concept to launch.
• Great communicator and presenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction across all client projects.
• Turn brand strategy into clear messaging and design.
• Write or guide the creation of compelling web copy.

Skills

Creative direction

Brand strategy

Digital storytelling

Strong copywriting

Great communication

Job description

YOU'RE NOT A TYPICAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR.

WE'RE NOT A TYPICAL DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY.We'reSoulpepper, a purpose-driven digital marketing agency that builds brands and websites thatperform and inspire.We generate outstanding ecommerce and law firm marketingresults — fast — but we also believe business should be a force for good.

Our clients represent over$M in social impact power.

They conserve wildlife, employ the underprivileged, source local, and live ethically.We're also recognized as aleader in law firm marketing, helping some of the most respected firms in North America grow through smart strategy, storytelling, and design.

THE ROLE

We're looking for a Creative Director to lead our creative vision and elevate everything we deliver — from websites to campaigns. You'll own the story, the look, and the feel.

You'll guide designers, developers, and clients through the creative journey — and ensure every word and pixel connects to something bigger. If you're a hybrid creative leader — equal parts storyteller, strategist, and team mentor — this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the creative direction across all client projects (with a focus on law firms and impact-driven brands).
• Turn brand strategy into clear messaging, beautiful design, and persuasive storytelling.
• Write or guide the creation of compelling web copy and brand messaging.
• Collaborate with dev and marketing teams to make sure every site launches flawlessly.
• Present creative concepts to clients and champion the "why" behind the work.
• Mentor the design team to think beyond visuals — into emotion and meaning.
• Explore how AI can enhance creative processes, without losing the human touch.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5–10 years in creative direction, brand strategy, or digital storytelling.
• Experience leading website or campaign projects from concept to launch.
• Strong copywriting and conceptual chops — you think in both words and visuals.
• Great communicator and presenter; you can sell the story and the strategy.
• Experience in law firm marketing, professional services, or purpose-driven brands is a huge plus.
• Curiosity for how AI can evolve creative work.

WHY SOULPEPPER

Lead the creative vision for a fast-growing, purpose-driven agency. Work with passionate designers, devs, and strategists. Partner with brands and law firms that care about more than profit. Flexible, entrepreneurial culture where great ideas win.

Sound like you?

Send your resume and a short note telling us what makes you a Soulpepper.

(Portfolio or links to work strongly encouraged)